Prospects for Ending Child Marriage in Africa - Executive Brief
This executive brief is a synthesis of key findings and recommendations from a multi country analytical study by UN Women on child marriage in Africa covering ten countries selected due to their comparatively higher prevalence of child marriage in the continent and globally. More
- Maternal health (3)
- Health (3)
- Economic empowerment (2)
- Harmful health practices (2)
- Sexual and reproductive health and rights (2)
- Ending violence against women and girls (2)
- Partnerships (1)
- Leadership and political participation (1)
- Gender, culture and society (1)
- Education (1)
- Rural women (1)
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The Joint Programme on Gender, Hygiene and Sanitation
Monday, January 18, 2016
The highlights oh this issue : African Conference on Sanitation and Hygiene - AfricaSan 4 - Male and Female Leaders speak up for MHM in Africa - Ngor Declaration on Sanitation and Hygiene - New Cameroon Survey Results released - Joint Programme MHM Training Workshop in Niger (12-18 June 2015)
Menstrual hygiene management: behaviour and practices in the Louga region, Senegal
Friday, July 31, 2015
Hygiene and sanitation are development issues that have long been overlooked by governments. However, as a result of sustained advocacy efforts, they are at the very top of the global and national agenda today. Senegal has a fairly progressive national strategy that aims to improve gender parity in political representation, healthcare and education, access to drinking water and sanitation facilities and maternal and infant mortality among other priorities.
Menstrual hygiene management: behaviour and practices in the Kedougou region, Senegal
Friday, July 31, 2015
Hygiene and sanitation are development issues that have long been overlooked by governments. However, as a result of sustained advocacy efforts, they are at the very top of the global and national agenda today. Senegal has a fairly progressive national strategy that aims to improve gender parity in political representation, healthcare and education, access to drinking water and sanitation facilities and maternal and infant mortality among other priorities.
Walk the Talk : Gender Equality in the African Union - Special Edition 1 June 2015
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
This edition addresses the Health issues of Women in Malawi and Senegal, Education in Burkina Faso and in Africa, Peace and Security in Cameroon and at African Union, Women in Agriculture in Mozambique and Ethiopia and Women Economque Empowerment across Africa.
Thursday, April 30, 2015
This year’s edition focuses on “The gender agenda in West and Central Africa target 2015: Progress on the horizon?” It showcases the developments in the advancement of gender equality from across West and Central Africa. Our latest magazine features a rich portfolio of 97 articles presenting UN Women key actions and results in our region.